While not the fastest consumer SSD on the market today, RiDATA's X Series performed relatively well throughout most of our tests. Thanks to its JMicron JMF612 controller and 64MB cache, it was able to read at speeds as high as 258 MB/s and write at speeds in excess of 165 MB/s. The X Series' static wear leveling and TRIM support also did a great job of keeping the drive at peak performance.
That being said, the X Series' random write performance was a bit concerning. When tested with Iometer, the drive's response times were very high, which had a negative impact on its IOPS and transfer rate. This may remind some people of JMicron's infamous JMF602 controller. However, the X Series didn't show any signs of stuttering during normal usage.
The 128GB X Series SSD is available now and can be purchased from Newegg.com for $325. If you don't need the extra capacity and want to save a few bucks, the 64GB version can be picked up for $190.
Highs:
- 128GB capacity
- Good sequential read and write speeds
- Well constructed aluminum casing
- 64MB on-board cache
- Low power consumption
- Supports S.M.A.R.T., TRIM and wear leveling
- Mini USB port
Lows:
- High response times when doing random writes
- Does not include any documentation or software
- Only a 2 year warranty
